Tours of Istanbul
All tour prices include ground transportation, Tour guide, Entry fees, VAT
TOUR 1 – Istanbul Classic (Half Day)
Price: € 35 per person
The tour begins by introduction to the city’s imperial history by driving around
the Golden Horn and the great wall of Constantinople. Throughout the tour we will
visit:
St.Sophia: The magnificent Byzantine Church; one of the finest architectural
works in the world. It has been nominated as the 8th wonder of the world by many
historians.
Blue Mosque: One of the largest mosques in Istanbul dating from the 17th
century. It is famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
Hippodrome: The former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople.
During the visit you’ll be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt Serpentine Column
from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
Grand Bazaar: In addition to its historical importance, it’s a bazaar that
will tempt even the non shoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets,
jewelery, leather and souvenirs.
TOUR 2 - Istanbul Classic (Half Day)
Price: € 35 per person
We will drive along the Golden Horn by the Roman Land walls and Churches of Byzantine
Period and visit:
Topkapı Palace:i The imperial residence of the Great Ottoman Empire. Today,
it serves as a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese
and Japanese porcelain.
Süleymaniye Mosque: The mosque of Sultan Süleyman “The Magnificent”. It was
built in the 16th century by Sinan, the famous architect of the time.
TOUR 3 – Istanbul Classic (Full Day)
Price: € 78 per person
Combination of Tours 1 & 2. Includes lunch.
TOUR 4 - Bosphorus Cruise (Half Day)
Price: € 35 per person
After a short visit to the famous Egyptian Spice Market, the famous oriental shopping
area where spices, herbs, vegetables, fruits are sold, an unforgettable excursion
starts between two continents, Europe and Asia. The cruise takes you along the Bosphorus,
past the European style palaces of The Ottomans; Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi, as well
as beautiful wooden kiosks from 19th century and mansions and modern villas.
TOUR 5 - Asia (Half Day)
Price: € 35 per person
We will visit:
Bosphorus Bridge: A pleasant drive to the Asian part of Istanbul over the intercontinental
suspension bridge.
Çamlıca Hill: the highest point of Istanbul which offers the possibility
of taking the best pictures of the panoramic view.
Beylerbeyi Palace: the 19th century summer palace of the mansions built on
the shores of the Bosphorus under the influence of Western architecture in 1865.
TOUR 6 – Two Continents (Full Day Tour)
Price: € 78 per person
Combination of Tours 4 & 5, Includes lunch
Note that: - Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and is replaced by Basilica
Cistern - Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Market are closed on Sundays.
- Topkapı Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays, replaced by Hidiv Pavillon.
Tours of Turkey
Information on
Turkey:
www.kultur.gov.tr
Rates do not include domestic flight fees
TOUR 1- IZMIR EPHESUS–PAMUKKALE (2 Days)
Hotel in
PAMUKKALE: COLESSEA THERMAL
Double: € 255 per person,
Single: € 270 per person
Our guide picks you up from the airport and you will enjoy a comfortable drive to
the fascinating remains of Ephesus, from 3rd century BC. After lunch we will visit
the House of Virgin Mary and Museum of Selçuk, which is full of crafts from Ephesus.
The day ends with a drive to Pamukkale, where we will stay overnight. After breakfast,
day 2 begins with a visit to the unique formation of petrified calcium cliffs of
Pamukkale and ancient city Hierapolis with its Theatre & very well preserved Necropolis.
The day ends with a transfer to the airport.
TOUR 2- CAPPADOCIA (3 Days)
Hotel: DEDEMAN OR CAPPADOCIA LODGE
Double: € 225 per person,
Single: € 255 per person
We meet at Ankara, the city identified as “the city of Atatürk” and visit the magnificent
Mausoleum constructed to commemorate Atatürk and Ankara Castle, where many interesting
old Turkish houses, several art galleries and fine restaurants are located. The
Alaaddin Mosque, one of the best examples of Selcuk art and wood craftsmanship is
also located in Ankara Castle. Museum of Anatolian Civilizations preserves priceless
artifacts belonging to the Palaeolithic and Neolithic eras as well as the Hatti,
Hittite, Phrygian, Urartu and Roman civilizations. After lunch at a local restaurant,
we drive to Cappadocia, which is considered to be one of the natural wonders of
the world with its surrealistic geological creation. The day ends with a dinner
at the hotel in Cappadocia, where we stay overnight. The second day is devoted to
a tour of the Cappadocia region. We will visit Goreme Open Air Museum, Zelve Valley,
Citadel of Uçhisar, Underground City, Çavuflin Village, Paflaba Valley, Avanos village,
Wine House and traditional hand made Carpet Factory. Day 3 begins with a visit to
Urgüp & Ortahisar villages and to Ağzıkarahan, the 13th century Selçukian caravanserai
on the ancient silk road. We do have lunch at a local restaurant on the way to Ankara
and the tour ends at Ankara Esenboğa airport.
TOUR 3- PERGAMON–TROY (2 DAYS)
Hotel in CANAKKALE: KOLIN HOTEL
Double: € 260 per person,
Single: € 275 per person
Our guide picks you up from İzmir airport and we begin the day with a pleasant drive
to Pergamon for the visit of Acropolis and Asclepion, the first hospital of ancient
Anatolia. After a delicious lunch in Bergama, we drive to Çanakkale for an overnight
stay. The second day we visit Troy with the stories of King Priam, Hector, Paris,
and the beautiful Helen which is the subject of Illiad of Homer and at the end of
the day we return to Izmir airport.
TOUR 4- ANTALYA & GOLF IN BELEK (5 Days)
Hotel in BELEK: PAPILLION ZEUGMA or PINE BEACH RESORT (All inclusive)
Double: € 530 per person,
Single: € 740 per person
The first day is spent at leasure in our hotel in Antalya, Belek. The second day
is devoted to golfing at the property. At day 3, we depart for a fullday tour of
the region and visit an ancient city, Perge where St. Paul delivered his first sermon.
After that, we visit Aspendos, the best-preserved theatre of antiquity with seating
for 15,000 and is still used today. Finally we visit Side an ancient harbour city.
Day 4 is spent by golfing at the property and the five day tour ends by transfer
from the hotel to Antalya Airport for the outgoing flight.